Oral Judson Scheaf

Oral Judson Scheaf, Jr. “Jud” died Monday, December 5, 2011. He was born July 7, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Oral and Mildred Scheaf. He graduated from the Columbus Academy where he lettered in football, swimming and tennis and received the Yale Cup. He went on to earn his B.S. in Economics from Miami University (Oxford) where he became a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity and was commissioned into the U.S. Navy. After his service, he returned to Columbus working for Lazarus becoming a furniture buyer. He then became a furniture manufactures representative, selling in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Western Pennsylvania. Jud was a man of tremendous faith who loved his family and friends. He enjoyed all sports, Lake Erie, euchre, the 4th July, coupons, driving, baking a ham, and any activity involving his grandchildren of whom he was very proud. Jud is survived by his best friend and wife of 54 years, Virginia “Virgie”; devoted children, Jud (Maribeth Deavers), Jon (Mary Kay); Paula (Mark) White; 6 grandchildren, Dan, Will, David and Abby Scheaf and Brad and Becca White. He is also survived by 2 very supportive sisters, Carol (Phil) Tangeman and Laurel Scheaf; brother, Allen and Lisa Scheaf; many nieces and nephews and the extended Van Fossen family. The family extends special thanks to Dr. Timothy Moore and Dr. Wesley Forgue and their staffs for all their care and comfort. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, December 19, 2011at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL 1051 E. Johnstown RD. (at Beecher RD.) Gahanna, where the family will receive friends from 1-2 pm, prior to the service. Pastor Kai Nilsen officiating. Contributions in Jud’s memory may be made to the Columbus Kidney Center-North, 5700 Karl Rd., Columbus, OH 43229 or the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016.

“Don’t be sad, trust in the Lord.”